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#7 Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in New YorkSUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $19,158 a year
Median debt at graduation: $19,812 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#115 of 1,046
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#152 of 950
- Best value colleges in the Northeast in America#41 of 239
- Best colleges for accounting in America#202 of 1,132
- Best colleges for business in America#309 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#262 of 1,318
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#261 of 1,238
- Best value colleges in America#147 of 674
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#154 of 681
- Best colleges for psychology in America#326 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#429 of 1,829
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#429 of 1,829
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#326 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#308 of 1,283
In New York
- Best colleges for criminal justice in New York#8 of 52
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in New York#7 of 41
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in New York#15 of 77
- Best value colleges in New York#18 of 75
- Best value colleges in the Northeast in New York#18 of 75
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in New York#20 of 79
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,230 · ACT 27.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,074
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $28,821 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 4,904 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 41% · Women 59% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 26% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 3% |
| Total students | 5,514 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $19,158 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $28,821 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $19,812 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 69% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 69% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 69% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 77% |
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $60,386 |
| Admission rate | 70% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $965 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 36% |
| Average SAT | 1230 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570–660 |
| SAT math | 550–650 |
| ACT composite | 25–30 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Very good · Top 26% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Accounting | |
| Physics | |
| Mathematics | |
| Biology | |
| Managerial economics | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Political science | |
| Secondary education | |
| Geology and earth science | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | |
| Apparel and Textiles | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Teacher education | |
| Communication studies | |
| Geography | |
| Anthropology | |
| Sustainability Studies | |
| History | |
| Family and human development | |
| Sociology | |
| Psychology | |
| English | |
| Arts management | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Fine arts |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Area studies, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer science, Design, Economics, Ethnic and gender studies, Foods, Nutrition,, Gerontology, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Philosophy, Romance languages, Statistics, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Education | |
| Business | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Psychology | |
| Communication |
Campus life
| Setting | Town |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $16,284 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 13 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 10%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 61%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $13,903IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 67% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Albany International Airport (ALB)About 67 miles away · about 1 hour 45 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | Bradley International Airport (BDL)About 127 miles away |
| Town population | 15,045Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | NewarkAbout 129 miles away · about 3 hours 50 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 21°F in January · 67°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Emmons, NY, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.19 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.37 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is SUNY Oneonta’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 23% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does SUNY Oneonta cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $19,158 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into SUNY Oneonta?
- SUNY Oneonta admitted 70% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do SUNY Oneonta’s graduates do?
- 69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $60,386; the median federal debt at graduation is $19,812.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 196185
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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